Helpful Score: 1
I got a copy of this book through the Amazon Vine program to review. The premise sounded absolutely intriguing. It was a very well done book; full of mystery, adventure, and fun. It was a lot of fun to read and I enjoyed the characters and all of the mythical creatures.
Logan finds a griffin pup hiding under his bed and this leads him to meeting Zoe. Zoes family has guarded and run the Menagerie for generations. When the griffin pups break free Zoe is in big trouble and is frantically trying to track them all down. If she cant track them all down both Menagerie and the griffins lives will be at risk!
This was a super fun read, mostly about friendship and sprinkled with lots of awesome beasties. Logan is a pretty lonely kid, having just moved to the area. When he gets wrapped up in Zoes crazy Menagerie he finally finds both friends and an extended family of sorts.
Logan is a great character. Hes just your average boy, trying to fit in and make friends. Then he gets wrapped up in the Menagerie and suddenly he finds that he is more resourceful and brave than he ever knew.
Zoe and Blue were also great characters. They both have interesting lives and complex pasts. I loved reading about them both. There is definitely a theme of friendship throughout the book and about accepting people for who they are.
I really enjoyed reading about the different magical beasts. The griffins were adorably obnoxious, the unicorns aloof, and the mermaids a bit creepy. The book was fast-paced and very engaging and hard to put down. The story itself was fairly straightforward, but did have some twists and turns.
I liked that this book was aimed at boys and girls equally. We hear from both Zoe and Logan, so this book should appeal to both boys and girls. I think it would be appropriate for middle grade and older readers. There isnt anything super scary in here, so younger readers might enjoy it as well.
The book was well written and easy to read. The plot wrapped up nicely, but there are still mysteries that are yet to be revealed. I am hoping these mysteries are unraveled in future books.
Overall a very fun read. I enjoyed the characters, the magical creatures, and the fast-paced plot. Recommended to fantasy lovers out there who love middle grade reads about mythical beasts. A great read for both boys and girls. Definitely recommended, I cant wait to see what happens in the next book.
Logan finds a griffin pup hiding under his bed and this leads him to meeting Zoe. Zoes family has guarded and run the Menagerie for generations. When the griffin pups break free Zoe is in big trouble and is frantically trying to track them all down. If she cant track them all down both Menagerie and the griffins lives will be at risk!
This was a super fun read, mostly about friendship and sprinkled with lots of awesome beasties. Logan is a pretty lonely kid, having just moved to the area. When he gets wrapped up in Zoes crazy Menagerie he finally finds both friends and an extended family of sorts.
Logan is a great character. Hes just your average boy, trying to fit in and make friends. Then he gets wrapped up in the Menagerie and suddenly he finds that he is more resourceful and brave than he ever knew.
Zoe and Blue were also great characters. They both have interesting lives and complex pasts. I loved reading about them both. There is definitely a theme of friendship throughout the book and about accepting people for who they are.
I really enjoyed reading about the different magical beasts. The griffins were adorably obnoxious, the unicorns aloof, and the mermaids a bit creepy. The book was fast-paced and very engaging and hard to put down. The story itself was fairly straightforward, but did have some twists and turns.
I liked that this book was aimed at boys and girls equally. We hear from both Zoe and Logan, so this book should appeal to both boys and girls. I think it would be appropriate for middle grade and older readers. There isnt anything super scary in here, so younger readers might enjoy it as well.
The book was well written and easy to read. The plot wrapped up nicely, but there are still mysteries that are yet to be revealed. I am hoping these mysteries are unraveled in future books.
Overall a very fun read. I enjoyed the characters, the magical creatures, and the fast-paced plot. Recommended to fantasy lovers out there who love middle grade reads about mythical beasts. A great read for both boys and girls. Definitely recommended, I cant wait to see what happens in the next book.
Summary:
Logan has recently moved to Xanadu. He's very unhappy about this move. His mother has left them and in an attempt to find out what happened, his father has quit his high profile job and moved them to this teeny tiny city in Wyoming. His new school has only 24 students in his grade. This means it's nearly impossible to make new friends, until he comes home one day and finds a griffin in his bed that talks to him. Oh my! Enter Zoe, the zookeeper, and Blue (the most popular boy in their little school). The two of them make an unlikely pair, but secrets hold them together. Zoe's family has been taking care of The Menagerie, a zoo of mythical creatures. Zoe is supposed to care for the griffin pups who have managed to escape. If that wasn't bad enough, the SuperNatural Protection Agency is coming in for an inspection at the end of the week. Zoe, Blue, and now Logan, have to find all of the griffin pups and get them back to the Menagerie before the SNPA gets in and possibly closes down (or worse) the Menagerie.
My thoughts:
Although predictable, this story is a lot of fun. Not only do we have the personalities of each of the main characters, but the personalities of all the animals are very enjoyable. The animals are definitely the absolute best part of this book. It is enjoyable to see each creature come to life with very distinct ways of being. Who wouldn't want a hell hound based upon how they are described within this book? This book is definitely appropriate for younger readers. I would say somewhere between 8-12 would be the targeted audience. This is the first in a series, so the ending will definitely keep you coming back for more. I was a little disappointed that some things were wrapped up very neatly and some things were left VERY wide open. It's hard to judge that in a first in the series book though, so I'll wait until the next one to see what I really think about those unanswered questions.
Logan has recently moved to Xanadu. He's very unhappy about this move. His mother has left them and in an attempt to find out what happened, his father has quit his high profile job and moved them to this teeny tiny city in Wyoming. His new school has only 24 students in his grade. This means it's nearly impossible to make new friends, until he comes home one day and finds a griffin in his bed that talks to him. Oh my! Enter Zoe, the zookeeper, and Blue (the most popular boy in their little school). The two of them make an unlikely pair, but secrets hold them together. Zoe's family has been taking care of The Menagerie, a zoo of mythical creatures. Zoe is supposed to care for the griffin pups who have managed to escape. If that wasn't bad enough, the SuperNatural Protection Agency is coming in for an inspection at the end of the week. Zoe, Blue, and now Logan, have to find all of the griffin pups and get them back to the Menagerie before the SNPA gets in and possibly closes down (or worse) the Menagerie.
My thoughts:
Although predictable, this story is a lot of fun. Not only do we have the personalities of each of the main characters, but the personalities of all the animals are very enjoyable. The animals are definitely the absolute best part of this book. It is enjoyable to see each creature come to life with very distinct ways of being. Who wouldn't want a hell hound based upon how they are described within this book? This book is definitely appropriate for younger readers. I would say somewhere between 8-12 would be the targeted audience. This is the first in a series, so the ending will definitely keep you coming back for more. I was a little disappointed that some things were wrapped up very neatly and some things were left VERY wide open. It's hard to judge that in a first in the series book though, so I'll wait until the next one to see what I really think about those unanswered questions.
